Orama Public School
1098 Darkwood Rd, Thora NSW 2454
Orama Public School is a government primary school in Thora, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 32 students. Its ICSEA is 983, where the national average is 1000.
Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 32.
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources, Orama Public School is a small, family-oriented government primary school (K-6) in the Thora Valley, set among bush beside the Bellinger River. Its motto is "Together in Friendship, We Learn". The school prioritises literacy, numeracy, technology and life skills, with programs such as Kids in the Kitchen, Kids in the Garden and River Safety. It describes an inclusive, welcoming community and strong partnerships with families.
Often praised
- Small, family-oriented community
- Kids in the Kitchen and Garden
- Beautiful riverside bush setting
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education | Thora | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.0 km | 1,032 | 188 |
| Mount St John Primary School | Dorrigo | Catholic primary | 9.7 km | 961 | 61 |
| Dorrigo Public School | Dorrigo | Public primary | 10.1 km | 948 | 72 |
| Bellingen Public School | Bellingen | Public primary | 19.3 km | 998 | 219 |
| Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education - Bellingen Campus | Bellingen | Independent primary | 19.5 km | — | — |
| St Mary's Primary School | Bellingen | Catholic primary | 19.9 km | 1,039 | 123 |
| Tallowood Steiner School | Bowraville | Independent k–12 / combined | 26.0 km | 989 | 94 |
| Ulong Public School | Ulong | Public primary | 28.0 km | 903 | 32 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Public School | Auburn | Public primary · K-6 | 486 | 983 |
| Bathurst Public School | Bathurst | Public primary · K-6 | 424 | 983 |
| Beelbangera Public School | Beelbangera | Public primary · K-6 | 142 | 983 |
| Barham Public School | Barham | Public primary · K-6 | 162 | 982 |
| Berridale Public School | Berridale | Public primary · K-6 | 69 | 982 |
| Berrigan Public School | Berrigan | Public primary · K-6 | 66 | 984 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.